we just took some time out of time at Dowling Cottage in Blackheath
such a peaceful quiet space
to read and relax
and enjoy the wild beauty
wild waterfalls on the walk to Centennial Glen
a wave carved by Mother Nature
the heath near Porters Pass
the bush is recovering from the bushfires near Govetts Leap
Banksias need fire for the seeds to germinate
resilience
“Our minds are not hopeful …
But our nerves are made of optimistic stuff.”
a potent line on the last page of “Cosmo Cosmolino” by Helen Garner
roses full of love & light for my beautiful friend Julie and her partner Leigh dealing with a very aggressive cancer
praying for a miracle
Time Out of Time
Posted: February 27, 2020 by Mo Crow in It's Crow TimeTags: Blue Mountains, hope, inspiration
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So glad you could get out of town for a few days. And I’m so sorry about your friend.
(((Dee))) the air is so clear up there, the time out was needed and gave us so much…
oh….eeeeeeeeeeeeeee…..i can FEEL these images….FEEL them, the two of you
there in this quiet place, dreaming up your Life that comes closer and closer….
(((Grace))), very much hoping that the stars will align & things will fall into place to retire and become Blackheathens by the end of the year
Looks like a place that feeds the soul .. very beautiful .. peacefully nourishing.
(((Tina))) a much needed time out, soul food indeed!
The juxtaposition of small homely dwellings amidst the soaring scale and beauty of a landscape like this one always touches my heart. A modest, human size place radiates repose that allows the magnificence of nature to enthrall without overwhelming. I feel like I could take a cup of tea into the garden and allow the wonder of life (and death) to wash over me.
(((Dana))) this ancient land holds deep magic
I am soo pleased that you were able to take the time out to go to the hills for a few days….& to think that you may be living up there by the end of the year [all going well; fingers x’d]. All the best for your friend Julie; may her continuing journey be filled with Light & Love. x
(((Eliene))) we both felt so at home up there after only two nights, every time we visit Blackheath we run into someone we know, it’s going to be an easy transition for sure. The train line was closed for repairs after the big rains washed out a section of the track a few weeks ago so we drove up & avoided the toll roads by asking Rod’s iPhone to find the way there, even the old van enjoyed the run!
MC – Glad you were able to grab a bit of time out – important for the soul and body. B
(((Barry))) we feel so at home up in Blackheath, every time we visit it gets harder to come back to the Big Smoke
What a place of peace and deep spirit. Sending love to your friends and you, oxo.
(((Hazel))) it was such a good break
Beautiful, Mo. And soothing, especially after recent traumas. Go well xx
(((Di))) what’s so good is Old Man Crow is starting to feel at home up there too after a lifetime of living in Sydney!
Oh Mo! What a special place this is! The energy transmits far and wide…I can feel it! May this soon be home. May your friend and all who love her travel well, heal well. xo
(((Nancy))) namaste
Such a lovely place Mo. Nature is so calming. We are in the middle of a blizzard in Ohio. Indoor plants and flowers are my wilderness right now. I do understand the need for fire but after all the dev
Australia has been through- it’s hard to see. I have trouble seeing fire as life-affirming.
(((Susan))) fire is an elemental of the environment here but the Australian government is in total denial concerning coal fueling the fires of climate change… revolution is in the air
I’ve come to look many, many times because these photos are a balm for my soul, especially Govetts Leap. The undeniable strength of the bush to come back, well looking at all of these photos, Spirit is ever present and strong. May the strength of the land, wrap about your dear friend, nourish her and give her hope.
The photo of the window and window seat, looking out over the land is a joy. I can see you and Rod, sitting there, cup of tea in hand, Rod strumming his guitar, song in the air and within this image, is the reality that soon, you won’t be traveling here, you both WILL be HERE.
(((Marti))) love and hope, prayers, magic, the wonders of modern medicine, the power of friendship and the spirits of place
Ahh Mo – that is so much your place; I can really feel it! Sometimes places are meant for us and us for them – may you make your way there and become Blackheathens!! (love that name)
(((Fiona))) we would move there tomorrow if we had the wherewithal but have to wait til the ship of dreams that’s out there shimmering on the horizon comes in, feels like coming home….
Loving thoughts to your friend and her family. Thank you for that quote, so beautiful and timely for me as well.
(((Leonie))) Helen Garner has been telling the story of our generation since Monkey Grip, Cosmo Cosmolino is a favourite from back in 1992, her words always help me deal when the going gets rocky…
Yes, someone who gets it. Stay well.
“our nerves are made of optimistic stuff.”
May your bodies and souls soon inhabit this peace-full place … and may your friends know peace in their journey, wherever it may lead
(((Liz))) steeling the nerves with love sweet love
such a romantic place to dwell, an excellent way to recharge….so sorry about your friend
(((Saskia))) it’s dawn here on Saturday, the last day of summer, one of my favourite memories is lying on the beach with Julie when we were in our early twenties, feeling sleek and sassy we promised each other we would never get old … well ha! now we are and I really hope we will have many more laughs together!
what a gorgeous spot to unwind and recharge! To still the mind and heart for standing strong for your friend.
(((Acey))) was feeling a bit flat today til I saw Liz Akert’s take on the Two of Wands, what a beauty!
Nature is strong … hope everything recovers a bit from the bush fire ordeal !
(((Els))) the bush will recover, Australian plants are well adapted to fire but people not so much, we all need to take climate change seriously if we want to keep living in our beautiful broken world!